Gulf Coast Rhythm and Ribfest - Event Details
Date: March 13 , 2009 to March 15, 2009
Times: Friday: 5 pm - 10pm, Saturday: 11 am-10 pm, Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm
Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
Admission: Admission is $5 in advance, $10 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. Free parking onsite.
Discounted tickets are available in advance at 7-11 Stores in Manatee and Sarasota counties. If you live outside of the Manatee or Sarasota couties area you may order by phone at 941-746-7470.
Contact: Event Organizer is United Community Centers, Inc., PO Box 1683, Bradenton FL 34206, Phone: 941-746-7470.
The Nation’s Top Rib Masters from around the US will compete for the “2009 Gulf Coast BBQ Champion” award. Along with the outstanding food, music lovers will be entertained by top local and national bands with a mix of pop, rock, blues, and jazz. Other entertainment includes a Car and Bike Show, and Kids Zone.
Benefits
The Gulf Coast Rhythm and Rib Fest is an annual fundraising event that benefits the United Community Centers, Inc. who provides educational, social and recreational programs to over 1,500 low income, and at risk youth throughout Manatee County Florida.
Live Music Concerts
Friday, March 13th is Country Night featuring One Night Rodeo and Trent Tomlinson
Saturday, March 14th is Rock ‘n Ribs featuring The Grass Roots and Molly Hatchet.
Sunday, March 15th is Smooth Jazz Sunday featuring Eric Darius and Avant.
Directions to Gulf Coast Rhythm and Ribfest
Tampa: I-75 to Exit 224 (old 43), West into Palmetto and follow the Fair signs.
St. Pete: I-275 South over the Skyway, exit to Palmetto/Bradenton and follow the Fair signs.
Sarasota: New 301 North into Palmetto, left at 17th Street, follow the Fair signs.
